EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND WELL-ELABORATED
ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
, An older adult female client is brought to the clinic by her daughter for a flu
shot. She has lost significant weight since the last visit. She has poor personal
hygiene and inadequate clothing for the weather. the client states that she lives
alone and denies problems or concerns. Which action should the nurse implement?
- DETAILED ANSWER -Collect further data to determine whether self-neglect is
occuring
A 20 year old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her
breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide? - DETAILED
ANSWER -Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in form an
examination.
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful
ankle injury? (select all that apply) - DETAILED ANSWER -Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
, Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - DETAILED ANSWER -Joint pain is worse in the morning and
involves symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - DETAILED ANSWER
-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate? - DETAILED ANSWER -Bilateral lower leg
stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? -
DETAILED ANSWER -Assess neurovascular status
, Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed? - DETAILED ANSWER -I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - DETAILED ANSWER -Do not leave
the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he
understands that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his
wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if other factors could be
contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to provide?
(Select all that apply). - DETAILED ANSWER -Alcohol consumption can cause
erectile dysfunction
2026 QUESTIONS AND WELL-ELABORATED
ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
, An older adult female client is brought to the clinic by her daughter for a flu
shot. She has lost significant weight since the last visit. She has poor personal
hygiene and inadequate clothing for the weather. the client states that she lives
alone and denies problems or concerns. Which action should the nurse implement?
- DETAILED ANSWER -Collect further data to determine whether self-neglect is
occuring
A 20 year old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her
breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide? - DETAILED
ANSWER -Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in form an
examination.
which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial
assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful
ankle injury? (select all that apply) - DETAILED ANSWER -Quality of the pain
Signs of inflammation
Ankle range of motion
Visible deformities of the joint
, Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid
arthritis? - DETAILED ANSWER -Joint pain is worse in the morning and
involves symmetric joints
Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client
with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - DETAILED ANSWER
-Hoarseness
A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment
finding should the nurse anticipate? - DETAILED ANSWER -Bilateral lower leg
stasis dermatitis
A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with
traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? -
DETAILED ANSWER -Assess neurovascular status
, Which statement made by a client with chronic pancreatitis indicates that
further education is needed? - DETAILED ANSWER -I will cut back on smoking
cigarettes daily
The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm
about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which information should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - DETAILED ANSWER -Do not leave
the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse
Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months
A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he
understands that smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his
wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if other factors could be
contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to provide?
(Select all that apply). - DETAILED ANSWER -Alcohol consumption can cause
erectile dysfunction
